The Big 12 men’s basketball season is just a few weeks old, but we’ve already had some huge games on the non-conference slate, and Monday’s showdown between No. 5 Iowa State and No. 4 Auburn continues that narrative.
The matchup between the Top 5 teams kicks off at the Maui Invitational, a field that includes No. 2 UConn, No. 4 Auburn, No. 5 Iowa State, No. 10 North Carolina, Michigan State, Memphis, Dayton, and Colorado.
Iowa State sits at 3-0 with wins over IU Indianapolis, Kansas City, and Mississippi Valley State. Led by veteran guard Tamin Lipsey and a solid cast of returners, T.J. Otzelberger’s squad is widely viewed as one of the nation’s best.
Auburn is led by Bruce Pearl, who has continually shown his ability to lead the Tigers basketball program. The team holds an overall record of 218-119 under Pearl since his hiring back in 2014 after spending time with Tennessee, Milwaukee, and Southern Indiana.
Here’s how you can catch the game and how it is expected to play out.
How To Watch Iowa State vs. Auburn
The No. 5 Iowa State Cyclones (3-0) will face the No. 4 Auburn Tigers (4-0) in a men’s college basketball showdown on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii.
Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Time: 8:00 p.m. CT
TV Channel: ESPNU
Streaming: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
City: Lahaina, Hawaii
Venue: Lahaina Civic Center
Iowa State vs. Auburn Basketball Betting Info
Line: Auburn -3 (-166 Money Line)
Over/Under: 147
Iowa State vs. Auburn: Prediction and Projections
While Iowa State has retained most of its roster from 2024-25, one returner has emerged above the rest. That player is senior guard Curtis Jones, who currently leads the team in scoring with 15 PPG. He’s shooting an impressive 50% from the field and also adds 5.7 rebounds and three assists per game.
ESPN’s Bracketology sees the Cyclones as a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament if it started today.
Auburn holds an unblemished record of 4-0, with wins over North Alabama, Kent State, No. 7 Houston, and Vermont. Their star player from last season, senior forward Johni Broome, has added another element to his game and is currently averaging a double-double with 20 points and 11.3 rebounds per game.
The Tigers would be a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament if it started today.
Iowa State 74, Auburn 71
ESPN Matchup Predictor: Auburn (62.6% Chance of Winning), Iowa State (37.4% Chance of Winning)
Odds Shark Predicted Score: N/A
